Perminus Wainaina: An employee who left his lucrative position to go into business for himself as a sole proprietor.

It is possible to become a wealthy entrepreneur, and numerous people have demonstrated how they built empires swiftly. Being one’s boss, running a company, and making millions are inspiring. We all have days when we need a little additional motivation to wake up and make it happen, no matter how ambitious, motivated, or disciplined we are.

Perminus Wainaina, the proprietor of one of the nation’s major recruiting firms, started his career as a program manager at K-Rep bank.
During his time here, he saw a significant gap in the recruitment market. He’d always had a knack for matching people with opportunities, which he eventually turned into a business. He resigned and went back to school to earn a human resources degree.

He narrates his story.

I took a huge risk and resigned from a well-paying accounting job. Thereafter, I launched my own company. The Human Resource business was unregulated at the time. Following my resignation, I saw an opportunity and returned to school to obtain a practising license. Making a respectable living took me three years.

Getting business was not simple. Human resource consulting and outsourcing were not as well-known as they are now. I had to train companies about the necessity of HR structures, compliance, and having motivated and engaged staff. Because I had not taken a marketing course, I also found promoting the company difficult. This helped me realize how important marketing is.

I once made an investment at the Nairobi Securities Exchange without conducting adequate due research on the firm from whom I purchased stock. The value of the shares did not increase after they were purchased. It continued to plummet, resulting in enormous losses. This exemplified the need of conducting thorough research prior to engaging in any activity.

Today, I’d rather invest in a professional with whom I might confer while making such judgments. It is always preferable to invest in something you are familiar with rather than something that others are talking about or from which they have made a lot of money.

Since then, I’ve assisted over 1,800 employers in finding top talent for their companies, as well as thousands of job seekers. I decided to seize the moment, invest, and make a bet on myself. The company currently provides services such as recruiting, training, and staff outsourcing, which includes payroll processing and HR outsourcing. We also assist organizations in increasing employee efficiency by helping them through performance management and technical and soft skill training.

The idea of becoming your own boss is enticing. Many people fantasize of the day when they will be able to start their own business.
Most individuals concentrate on the niceties, such as work satisfaction and flexibility, while ignoring the risks.
It is not simple to go from a job to self-employment. This is not a decision to be taken lightly. Before quitting your work, consider the following questions regarding starting your own business.

Why are you leaving your job to start your own company? Do you have a business concept that you are passionate about?
If you’re quitting your job because you’re bored and want to try something new, being self-employed may not be the greatest option. It would be far better for you to look for another job.

People have a tendency to believe that launching a successful business is a spur-of-the-moment decision. You just decide to clean your desk, put the documents in the bin, and exit your workplace, never to be seen again.
The truth is rather different.

Making such a significant adjustment might out to be a mistake. It is preferable to begin small and expand from there. Before you leave your day job, take some time to prepare. It will help you save time, money, and a lot of worries. Consider constructing your company in stages. It will be less hazardous, and you will be more likely to reap the benefits.